Africa

New 'super' strain of malaria threatens Kenya

Experts find new variation of parasite that appears to be resistant to world's most effective drugs.
Last Modified: 13 Nov 2012 13:07

Scientists in Kenya have found evidence of a new strain of malaria that appears to be resistant to the world's most effective drugs.

A similar parasite has been found along Thailand’s border with Myanmar.

Now, there is concern that the strain may be spreading.

Al Jazeera’s Nazanine Moshiri reports from Kenya's eastern coast.

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